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Union City Daycare Program, Inc.

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Union City Daycare Program, Inc. is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in Union City, NJ, serving up to kindergarten with a total enrollment of 327 students.

Founded in 1982, this urban daycare program employs 52 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.

The school has a student body composed of 93.65% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity and enrollment size.

Summer school programs are offered, and the dress code is casual for all students., Inc.

is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and provides co–ed early learning in a large town setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 327 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Union City Daycare Program, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1982

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

327 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

school uniform optional

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: A safe and loving environment for learning. Mold a child today, teach him with purpose and watch him grow.

Source: Verified school update

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What is Union City Daycare Program, Inc.'s ranking?

Union City Daycare Program, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Union City Daycare Program, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 327 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Hudson County, NJ is $19,045 for elementary schools and $16,544 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hudson County, NJ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).